PROCEEDINGS OF THE ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH SCHOOL BOARD

RESERVE, LA - Meeting of June 17, 2010

 

The Chair called the meeting to order and read the following call:

 

HONORABLE MEMBERS OF THE SCHOOL BOARD

Parish of St. John the Baptist

 

Dear Board Member:

 

Upon call of the President, the St. John the Baptist Parish School Board will meet

in  regular session at Godchaux Grammar Cafeteria, 1600 Highway 44, Reserve, Louisiana, on Thursday, June 17, 2010, at 6:00 p.m.

 

An agenda for the meeting is attached.

 

Sincerely, s/Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D.

Superintendent/Secretary

 

The Chair called for a moment of silent meditation followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

ROLL CALL OF MEMBERS:

 

PRESENT: Messrs. Jack, Burl, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Ory, Triche, Keller.

 

ABSENT: None.

 

There were 11 members present and 0 absent.

 

ITEM 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of May 27, 2010, June 3, 2010, and June 10, 2010.

 

A motion was made by Mrs. DeFrancesch, seconded by Mr. Johnson, to approve the minutes of May 27, 2010, June 3, 2010 and June 10, 2010 as printed and published.  There were no objections and the motion passed  unanimously.

 

ITEM 4. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT. Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D., Superintendent.   

 

Dr. Millet read the following: 

 

This evening we are recognizing those employees who have retired this school year.  These people have dedicated their careers to the students of St. John the Baptist Parish Schools.  This is certainly a memorable night for these individuals.  Please join me tonight in expressing our appreciation to these employees and friends.

 

Mr. Joseph Torregano                           Band Director                             13 years

Ms. Ernestine Joseph                           Lunch Technician                        14 years        

Ms. Sharon Steib                                  Pupil Appraisal                            15 years

Ms. Virginia Schumert                           Teacher                                      17 years

Mr. Mark Larose                                   Teacher                                      18 years

Ms. Debra Davis                                   Teacher                                      21 years

Ms. Donna Russell                                Teacher                                      21 years

Ms. Angela Johnson                              Teacher                                      28 years

Ms. Diane Brown                                  Pupil Appraisal                            28 years

Mr. Anthony Reynaud                            Teacher                                      29 years

Ms. Brenda Bardell                               Teacher                                      30 years

Ms. Janine Ward                                  Teacher                                      30 years

Ms. Barbara Oubre                               Lunch Manager                           30 years

Ms. Doris Jones                                   Teacher                                      33 years

Ms. Gail Creecy                                    Principal                                     34 years

Ms. Jermaine Roussel                          Teacher                                      34 years

Ms. Shirley Dennis                                Custodian                                   35 years

Ms. Gertie Polk                                     Teacher                                      36 years

Ms. Jacqueline Fenroy                          Teacher                                      36 years

Ms. Constance Bazile                           Teacher                                      37 years

 

 

LOUISIANA GIRLS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

 

Eleven (11) students from our district were selected to attend the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy at Nicholls State University this week. They returned from the academy yesterday after spending 4 days on the Nicholls’ campus. During their stay, they were mentored to take on future leadership roles by focusing on effective communication, leadership, relationships, citizenship, and current issues. They participated in meetings, field trips, and a service project while at the academy.

 

I want to congratulate these young ladies who attended the Leadership Academy; the process to be selected was very vigorous and competitive. Please come forward to be recognized once your name is called. (Note that they are listed with last school year’s grade and school.)

 

 

Ms. Kameryn Poullard, John L. Ory Magnet School, introduced herself to the Board and explained what that she attended the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy this past week and how excited she was to have the opportunity.  She encouraged Board members to support this academy, as funding may not be available for it next year.

 

Mr. Wise requested that a formal resolution be added to the next Board meeting’s agenda in support of the Louisiana Girls Leadership Academy.

 

The chair declared a short recess at 6:11 p.m.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Ory, seconded by Mrs. DeFrancesch, to reconvene in regular session.  There were no objections and the Board reconvened in regular session at 6:21 p.m.  Mr. Bacas was not seated.

 

ITEM 5. EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS AND RECOGNITIONS BY THE BOARD OR STAFF. a. None

 

ITEM 6. PERSONNEL MATTERS: Dr. Leigh Ann Beard, Director of Human Resources.

 

Personnel Changes.

 

I.  PROFESSIONAL

 

     A. Retirement

 

         1. Jacqueline Fenroy, Teacher - LaPlace Elementary, May 22, 2010

         2. Sharon Steib, Pupil Appraisal - Milesville, June 6, 2010

         3. Diane Brown, Pupil Appraisal - Milesville, May 22, 2010

         4. Jacquline Forest, Principal - St. John Child Development Center, December 22, 2010

 

     B. Resignations

 

         1. Kimberly Bradley, Teacher - Fifth Ward Elementary, May 21, 2010

         2. Melissa LaGreco Whiteside, Teacher - East St. John Elementary, May 21, 2010

         3. Valerie Raedy, Teacher - Leon Godchaux Accelerated Program, May 21, 2010

         4. Brandon Smith, Teacher - East St. John Elementary, May 21, 2010

         5. Perry DiCarlo, Supervisor of Child Welfare and Attendance, August 4, 2010

 

     C. Extended Sick Leave

 

         1. Kristin Breaux, Teacher - Fifth Ward, March 24 - 26, 29, April 1, 5 - 9, 2010

         2. Kathy Bailey, Teacher - West St. John High, April 5 - 6, 2010

         3. Claudia Olivares-Flores, Teacher - Leon Godchaux,April 13-May 20, 2010

         4. JoAnn Proctor, Teacher - Leon Godchaux Accelerated Program, May 11 & 13, 2010

 

     D. Sabbatical

 

         1. Bertha Stein, Librarian - East St. John High, Fall 2010 - Spring 2011

    

II.  CLASSIFIED

 

     A.  Retirement

 

         1. Barbara Oubre, Lunch Manager - John L. Ory Magnet, May 25, 2010

         2. Shirley Dennis, Janitor - LaPlace Elementary, June 2, 2010

 

     B. Resignation

 

         1. Patricia Williams, Janitor - Lake Pontchartrain, May 24, 2010

         2. Angie Bickford, Bus attendant - Transportation, June 8, 2010

 

     C. Extended Sick Leave

 

         1. Clement Gray, III, Janitor - LaPlace Elementary School, April 6 - May 21, 2010

         2. Clarissa Alvis, Bus Driver - Transportation, April 13 - May 20, 2010

         3. Jesstina Allen, Bus Driver - Transportation, May 10, 11, 18, 20, 2010

         4. Cindy Terrio, Secretary - Fifth Ward Elementary, May 17 - 21, 2010,

         5. Reid Day, Maintenance, June 7 - 30, 2010

         6. Tammy Toney, Janitor - Emily C. Watkins, June 8 - July 16, 2010

 

     B. Leave Without Pay

 

         1. Clement Gray, III, Janitor - LaPlace Elementary School, May 22, 2010 - May 21, 2011

                                                                    

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Triche, to approve the Personnel Changes as presented.  There were no objections and the motion carried.  (10-1)  Mr. Bacas was not seated.

 

ITEM 7a.  BUSINESS AND FINANCE:  Mr. Felix Boughton, Executive Director of Business and Finance

a.  Authorize administration to accept proposals on athletic and casualty insurance.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Jones, seconded by Mr. Sanders, to authorize administration to accept proposals on athletic and casualty insurance.  There were no objections and the motion passed unanimously (11 Yeas, 0 Nays).

 

b.  Request approval of Amended Budget for 2009-2010.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Triche, seconded by Mr. Bacas, to approve the Amended Budget for 2009-2010.  There were no objections and the motion passed unanimously (11 Yeas, 0 Nays).

 

c. Request approval of Original Salary Schedule 2010-2011. Mr. Boughton explained there were no changes in the Salary Schedule.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Ory, to approval the Original Salary Schedule 2010-2011.  There were no objections and the motion passed unanimously (11 Yeas, 0 Nays)

 

d. Request approval of Original Budget for 2010-2011.  Mr. Boughton explained that Board policy is to have a balanced budget adopted by July 1st, but the state can require adoption by September 15th.  Mr. Boughton strongly recommended Board members to adopt this budget.  He stated that it is extremely important that we not begin a school year without a budget in place.  Mr. Boughton further stated that due to the 6 month moratorium placed on oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, St. John the Baptist Parish will be directly impacted, and sales tax collection will be on the decline.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wise, seconded by Mr. Jones, to table this item pending negotiations with SJAE.  Upon roll call there were:  11 Yeas (Jack, Burl, Sanders, DeFrancesch, Jones, Johnson, Wise, Bacas, Ory, Triche, Keller) and 0 Nays and the motion passed unanimously.

 

e.  CSRS - Monthly Progress Update on the Master Plan and Program Management Services.  Mr. Floyd Luster gave an update on all ongoing projects.  Mr. Jack asked Mr. Luster if there was a way to put St. John Parish residents to work on any of these projects.  Mr. Luster explained that a job fair was being set up for July 6, 2010 at the School Board Office and that all general contractors and sub contractors involved in School Board projects will be invited to attend.  Mr. Todd Mann, CSRS, also gave and update on projects including LaPlace Elementary and Intercom upgrades.

 

ITEM 8. OLD BUSINESS. a.  Dr. Courtney P. Millet, Superintendent - Request Board approval of Central Office Reorganization 2010-2011.

 

A motion was made by Mr. Wise to approve the Central Office Reorganization 2010-2011.  This motion failed due to the lack of a second.

 

ITEM 9.   NEW BUSINESS.  a.  Mr. Matthew Ory, Board Member - Introduce Student Code of Conduct and Attendance Handbook.  Mr. Ory stated that this item is for introductory purposes only and will be brought to the Board for approval at the July Board meeting.

 

b.  Mr. Lloyd LeBlanc – None.

 

ITEM 10. ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: a. Committee Reports. None.

 

ITEM 11. BOARD-RELATED ITEMS OF INTEREST.  Dr. Keller stated that the regularly scheduled July 15, 2010 Board meeting at West St. John Elementary School will be moved to July 8, 2010 and will be held at West St. John High School.

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ITEM 12. ADJOURNMENT: The agenda having been completed, and there being no further business, Mr. Ory offered a motion for adjournment, seconded by Mr. Bacas. There were no objections. The meeting adjourned at 6:58 p.m.

 

                     /s/Gerald Keller                    

Gerald J. Keller, Ph.D., President

St. John the Baptist Parish School Board

 

                     /s/Courtney P. Millet              

Courtney P. Millet, Ph.D.Secretary/Treasurer

St. John the Baptist Parish School Board